Ge Long Hui·2025-12-23 03:05Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong gold stocks continue to rise, driven by increasing gold prices and favorable market conditions, with significant gains observed in various companies [1] Group 1: Market Performance - Shandong Gold increased by over 4%, Zhaojin Mining by 3.9%, Lingbao Gold by 3%, and several other gold companies also saw gains of over 2% [2] - The spot gold price accelerated its rise, reaching a new historical high of $4,490.88 per ounce, with an annual increase of over 71% [1] Group 2: Market Drivers - The recent surge in gold prices is attributed to traders betting on the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates twice in 2026, alongside President Trump's advocacy for a looser monetary policy [1] - Geopolitical risks have further enhanced the safe-haven appeal of gold and silver [1] Group 3: Future Predictions - Goldman Sachs and other banks predict that gold prices will continue to rise, with a baseline forecast of $4,900 per ounce by 2026, indicating greater upside risks [1] - ETF investors are beginning to compete with central banks for limited physical supply of gold [1]